Tension grips South Bijapur as an anti-Maoist sweep operation spirals into a prolonged gunbattle between District Reserve Guard commandos and Naxal fighters. Reliable inputs prompted the Wednesday dawn raid, but by 7 AM Thursday, the mission turned kinetic with Maoists unleashing a barrage from hidden positions.
The DRG team, renowned for their jungle warfare expertise, retaliated effectively, pinning down the attackers amid thick foliage and steep hills. Additional troops have been deployed to seal off the perimeter, ensuring no rebels slip away in the labyrinthine terrain.
Local authorities report the exchange of fire has waxed and waned, with security forces maintaining the upper hand through tactical superiority. SP Dr. Jitendra Yadav reassured the public of the jawans’ safety and appealed for calm, warning against unverified reports circulating online.
Such operations highlight the cat-and-mouse game in Chhattisgarh’s Red Corridor, where Maoists lurk in remote pockets planning disruptions. The forces’ proactive stance aims to preempt violence ahead of key events, potentially yielding significant arrests or neutralizations. Full details will emerge post-operation, bolstering the narrative of declining Naxal influence.